Indian and Chinese troops have initiated the phased disengagement process at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh, with Indian troops moving equipment to rear locations as per agreements between the two sides, according to defence officials. This development follows extensive discussions at diplomatic and military levels, leading to an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. The agreement aims to address tensions stemming from the 2020 confrontations, marking a crucial step towards stabilizing relations and managing border disputes between India and China.
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Final Gran Fondo on closed public roads to start
The Gran Fondo Isle of Man, evolving from its original CycleFest branding in 2016, will host its final mass participation cycling event on public roads in 2025 before transitioning to an off-road format in 2026. This year's event features three main classes with distances of 85, 45, and 20 miles, attracting over 1,000 entrants, including past participants like Mark Cavendish. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Gran Fondo Isle of Man cycling event,...
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